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Dr. Dallas Lea, MD

Silver Spring, MD

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lea, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Dallas Lea, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Lea graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Lea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lea’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lea’s office at (301) 495-3742.

    Where did Dr. Lea go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLL OF MEDICINE

    What languages does Dr. Lea speak?

    Dr. Lea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lea treat?

    As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lea diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Orofacial Dystonia
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Facial Muscle Spasms
    • Jaw Dystonia
    • Mouth Dystonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Non-Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
    • Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
    • Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7
    • Right non-dominant spastic paralysis
    • Right non-dominant stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right non-dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
    • G8113: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Ankylosis
    • Joint Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Joint Fusion
    • Stiff Shoulder Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24611: Ankylosis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Joint Stiffness
    • Joint Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Ankylosis
    • Stiff Shoulder Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24612: Ankylosis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    What procedures does Dr. Lea perform?

    As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lea performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Nerve Block (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Trunk)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64647: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 6 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Destruction in the Foot
    • Plantar Nerve Ablation', 'Digital Nerve Neurolysis', 'Foot Nerve Block', 'Morton's Neuroma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64632: Destruction by neurolytic agent; plantar common digital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Wrist Joint Adjustment
    • Closed Reduction of Wrist
    • Wrist Realignment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25259: Manipulation, wrist, under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Finger Joint Adjustment
    • Finger Joint Reduction
    • Finger Joint Mobilization
    • Anesthetized Finger Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26340: Manipulation, finger joint, under anesthesia, each joint

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Elbow Joint Adjustment
    • Elbow Reduction Under Sedation
    • Closed Reduction Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24300: Manipulation, elbow, under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Dislocation Reduction (No Anesthesia)
    • Closed Shoulder Reduction
    • Manual Shoulder Relocation
    • Shoulder Joint Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 23650: Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with manipulation; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Lea accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 495-3742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lea accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Lea in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Hennepin Health Plan (MN)

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • Seminole Tribe of Florida

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lea's office located?

    Dr. Dallas Lea's Primary Practice

    1400 Spring St Ste 400

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    (301) 495-3742

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    What is Dr. Lea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063420750.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lea?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lea

    What is Dr. Dallas Lea's specialty?

    Dr. Lea is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Silver Spring, MD. A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications. Contact Dr. Lea to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dallas Lea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lea is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Dallas Lea accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Dallas Lea is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dallas Lea offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lea's office at (301) 495-3742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dallas Lea?

    Please contact Dr. Lea's office at (301) 495-3742 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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